As we give thanks for the fruits of the earth at Harvest time, we are reminded of the need to conserve, protect and use responsibly, the finite resources of our earthly home. Unfortunately our home management is far from perfect - waste and consumerism is rife as we continue to trample all over the place, leaving large, dirty and harmful footprints behind us, with no real sign of a determined effort to start clean-up operations, despite repeated warnings.

Interestingly, a contributor to the Spring issue of the National Trust Magazine put forward a suggestion that Sundays should be designated Low Carbon Days. His proposal is, of course, addressed to everybody but it is something that churches and Eco­ Congregations especially, might consider.

Some years ago we were urged to "keep Sunday special;" now, by "making Sunday special" we would be making a positive move towards improving our living habits and making our Earthly home a cleaner, fairer, just, and happier dwelling place.